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6.3
Inflating by Using the CO
2
Inflator Mechanism
To manually inflate the PFD instantly, pull sharply in a downward direction on
the yellow handle marked “JERK” to discharge the CO
2
cylinder.
WARNING:
INFLATABLE DEVICES DEFLATE GRADUALLY DUE TO
PERMEATION LOSSES THROUGH THE MATERIAL OF THE
CELL. THESE LOSSES ARE GREATER WHEN THE DEVICE IS
INFLATED WITH CARBON DIOXIDE (CO
2
) THAN WITH AIR.
THEREFORE, EARLIER REPLENISHMENT BY MEANS OF THE
ORAL INFLATION SYSTEM WILL BE NECESSARY.
6.4
Inflating by Mouth (Oral Inflation)
To inflate the PFD orally, flip the replaceable black
dust cap off from the top of the red oral tube and
blow air into the oral tube (see Figure 4) until the
PFD is firm. To make oral inflation easier, open the
Velcro closures of the PFD and unfold. Practice
this procedure a few times until you are confident
how to orally inflate your PFD. Replace the dust
cap on top of the oral tube when you are done.
Occasionally, dust particles get trapped in the oral valve,
causing it to leak slightly. Blowing into the valve and/or tapping on the valve
with a finger will usually clear the dust and stop the leak. Keep the dust cap in
place at all times.
6.5
Deflating Your PFD
Remove the black dust cap from the top of the red
oral tube. Twist the dust cap around and insert the
small topside of the dust cap into the oral tube.
Hold in place to keep the valve open (see Figure 5).
At the same time, squeeze the PFD to force all the
gas out through the oral valve until the PFD is fully
evacuated and flat.
6.6
Use Below Freezing
When the PFD is used in weather below freezing temperature (32
o
F / 0
o
C), it
should be partially inflated by mouth. At these lower temperatures, the inflation
time is longer using only the CO
2
inflator mechanism. A partially inflated device
will provide initial buoyancy while the PFD inflates.
Under cold weather conditions, CO
2
inflation may not be adequate. Additional
oral inflation may be needed after inflation.
Figure 4
Figure 5
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